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Help! I'm a new BP owner.

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  • 02-02-2012, 11:09 PM
    Skittles1101
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by boaz_21 View Post
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7DQssbM0uk

    This is a video of a breeder showing how to handle an aggressive ball python. Hope it helps!

    There is a HUGE difference between aggressive and defensive. The behavior she is describing is defensive behavior of an unsecure ball python, not aggression.
  • 02-02-2012, 11:18 PM
    BFT12890
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snakemomma77 View Post
    I just fed him a mouse tonight and to my surprise he took it and I put him back into his home. After doing so he struck at me twice through the glass.

    Unless Im reading this wrong or overlooking the actual question, it sounds like the ball is either still hungry and/or still in feeding mode? and after allowing for the 48 hour digestion period then the OP should try handling again and re-evaluate the temperment?

    EDIT: I read the entire thread, I saw people say about still hungry but I didnt see anything about still being in feeding mode, sorry if i overlooked it.
  • 02-02-2012, 11:21 PM
    RestlessRobie
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    I agree with Lgray sounds likehe is unsecure I had problems with my snake until I blacked out 3 sides of the tank so it lookis kinda like this

    http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...84084614_n.jpg

    And the accurite thermometer Hygrometer are great I found mine in the paint depratment :P
  • 02-02-2012, 11:25 PM
    snakemomma77
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by RestlessRobie View Post
    I agree with Lgray sounds likehe is unsecure I had problems with my snake until I blacked out 3 sides of the tank so it lookis kinda like this

    http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...84084614_n.jpg

    And the accurite thermometer Hygrometer are great I found mine in the paint depratment :P

    nice set up. I will definatly be blacking out the side of his home and removing the doors on the cabinet, getting an UTH and taking out the red light esp at night. going first thing in the AM to WM and prob home depot or lowes.... thanks
  • 02-02-2012, 11:27 PM
    snakemomma77
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
    There is a HUGE difference between aggressive and defensive. The behavior she is describing is defensive behavior of an unsecure ball python, not aggression.

    I watched that video, I really don't think he's agressive just unsecure, I think after I fix his cage and give him another week, he should be fine.
    I still cant figure out how to post a pic. lol
  • 02-02-2012, 11:29 PM
    BFT12890
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snakemomma77 View Post
    I watched that video, I really don't think he's agressive just unsecure, I think after I fix his cage and give him another week, he should be fine.
    I still cant figure out how to post a pic. lol

    To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p
  • 02-02-2012, 11:31 PM
    snakemomma77
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BFT12890 View Post
    To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p

    okay, Im going to photbucket, once I upload a pic Ill post it. thanks
  • 02-02-2012, 11:37 PM
    Skittles1101
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BFT12890 View Post
    To post a picture you need to use a photo uploading website (i use photobucket) then post the link they offer. I believe its the HTTP one, its one of the four ;p

    It's the one labeled IMG code
  • 02-02-2012, 11:37 PM
    BFT12890
    Re: Help! I'm a new BP owner.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by snakemomma77 View Post
    okay, Im going to photbucket, once I upload a pic Ill post it. thanks

    Im sorry its the IMG link, duh. my mistake.

    EDIT: Darn LGray your too fast!
  • 02-02-2012, 11:40 PM
    snakemomma77
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